Finding the Third Proportional to 335,524.50 and 508,173.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,524.50 and 508,173.75 is: 769,662.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,524.50 : 508,173.75 = 508,173.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,524.50/508,173.75 = 508,173.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,524.50x = 508,173.75 × 508,173.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,524.50x = 258,240,560,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,240,560,189.06/335,524.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,662.31
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